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This is a '''list of notable [[company|companies]] based in [[Latvia]]''', grouped by their [[Industry Classification Benchmark]] sector. For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "[[Types of business entity#Latvia|Business entities in Latvia]]". |
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[[File:EU-Latvia.svg|thumb|Location of [[Latvia]]]] |
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[[Latvia]] is a country in the [[Baltic region]] of [[Northern Europe]], one of the three [[Baltic states]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Composition of macro geographical (continental) regions, geographical sub-regions, and selected economic and other groupings |publisher=[[United Nations]] |url=http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49regin.htm#europe |accessdate=9 November 2008}}</ref> Latvia is a democratic and developed country and member of the [[European Union]], [[NATO]], the [[Council of Europe]], the [[United Nations]], [[Council of the Baltic Sea States|CBSS]], the [[International Monetary Fund|IMF]], [[Nordic-Baltic Eight]], [[Nordic Investment Bank|NIB]], [[Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development|OECD]], [[Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe|OSCE]], and [[World Trade Organization|WTO]]. For 2014, Latvia was listed 46th on the [[Human Development Index]] and as a [[World Bank high-income economy|high income country]] on 1 July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title = Latvia – Country Profile: Human Development Indicators|url = http://hdr.undp.org/en/countries/profiles/LVA|work = hdr.undp.org|publisher = United Nations|accessdate = 15 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Latvia|url=http://data.worldbank.org/country/latvia|publisher=World Bank|accessdate=15 July 2013}}</ref> It used the [[Latvian lats]] as its currency until it was replaced by the [[euro]] on 1 January 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=EU and euro |url=http://www.bank.lv/en/eu-and-euro/eu-and-euro |publisher=Bank of Latvia |accessdate=16 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425044638/http://www.bank.lv/en/eu-and-euro/eu-and-euro |archivedate=25 April 2013 }}</ref> |
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== Consumer goods == |
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* [[Ādažu čipsi]] |
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* [[Cēsu Alus]], brewery |
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* [[Cido grupa]] |
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* [[Dartz]], armored vehicles |
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* [[Elko Grupa]] |
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* [[Ford-Vairogs]], defunct automotive |
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* [[AS Gutta]] |
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* [[Just5]], phones |
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* [[Laima (confectioner)|Laima]], confectionery |
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* [[Latvijas Balzams]], beverages |
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* [[Pūre]], confectionery |
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* [[Riga Autobus Factory]], vehicles |
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* [[Russo-Balt]], automobiles |
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* [[Sereal]] |
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* [[VEF]], electronics |
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For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "[[Types of business entity#Latvia|Business entities in Latvia]]". |
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== Financials == |
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{{seealso|List of banks in Latvia}} |
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* [[ABLV Bank]], bank |
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* [[Banka Baltija]], defunct bank |
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* [[Citadele banka]], bank |
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* [[DnB NORD]], bank |
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* [[Latvijas Krājbanka]], bank |
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* [[National Bank of Latvia]], central bank |
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* [[Norvik Banka]], bank |
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* [[Parex Banka]], bank |
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* [[PrivatBank (Latvia)|PrivatBank]], bank |
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* [[Rietumu Banka]], bank |
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* [[SEB Unibanka]], bank |
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== Notable firms == |
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This list includes notable [[company|companies]] with primary [[headquarters]] located in the country. The industry and sector follow the [[Industry Classification Benchmark]] taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct. |
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* [[Grindeks]], pharmaceutical |
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* [[Olainfarm]], pharmaceutical |
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| [[ABLV Bank]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1993 |
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| Private bank |
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| [[Aerodium Latvia]] |
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| Industrials |
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| Industrial machinery |
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| [[Sigulda]] |
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| 2004<ref>[http://balticreports.com/2010/02/07/the-guys-that-make-us-fly/ The guys that make us fly | balticreports.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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| Wind tunnels |
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| [[AirBaltic]] |
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| Consumer services |
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| Airlines |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1995 |
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| National airline |
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| state=y |
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| [[Ave Line]] |
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| Industrials |
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| Marine transportation |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 2000 |
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| Shipping |
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}} |
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| [[Baltic Coal Terminal]] |
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| Industrials |
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| Transportation services |
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| [[Ventspils]] |
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| 2005 |
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| Terminal |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Banka Baltija]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1993 |
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| Bank, defunct 1995 |
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| defunct=y |
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| [[Bank of Latvia]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1992 |
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| Central bank |
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| state=y |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Bellaccord Electro]] |
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| Consumer services |
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| Broadcasting & entertainment |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1931 |
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| Record label |
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| defunct=y |
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}} |
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| [[Cēsu Alus]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Brewers |
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| [[Cēsis]] |
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| 1590 |
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| Brewery |
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}} |
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| [[Citadele Banka]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 2010 |
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| Bank |
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| [[Dartz]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Automobiles |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 2008 |
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| Armored vehicles |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| ''[[Diena]]'' |
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| Consumer services |
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| Publishing |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1990 |
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| Daily newspaper |
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}} |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Double Coffee]] |
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| Consumer services |
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| Restaurants & bars |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 2002 |
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| Coffee chain |
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}} |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Elko Grupa]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Consumer electronics |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1993 |
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| Computers and electronics |
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}} |
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| [[Ford-Vairogs]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Automobiles |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1936 |
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| Automotive, defunct 1940 |
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| defunct=y |
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}} |
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| [[Forticom]] |
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| Technology |
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| Software |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1999 |
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| Defunct 2013 |
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| defunct=y |
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}} |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Grindeks]] |
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| Health care |
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| Pharmaceuticals |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1991 |
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| Pharmaceutical |
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}} |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Inversija]] |
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| Industrials |
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| Delivery services |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1991 |
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| Cargo airline. defunct 2012 |
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| defunct=y |
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}} |
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| [[Just5]] |
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| Telecommunications |
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| Telecommunications equipment |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 2008 |
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| Mobile phone designer |
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}} |
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| [[Laima (confectioner)|Laima]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Food products |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1870 |
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| Confectionery |
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}} |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Lattelecom]] |
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| Telecommunications |
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| Fixed line telecommunications |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1992 |
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| Telecom and ISP |
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}} |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Latvenergo]] |
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| Utilities |
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| Conventional electricity |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1958 |
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| Electrical utility |
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}} |
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| [[Latvian Mobile Telephone]] |
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| Telecommunications |
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| Mobile telecommunications |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1992 |
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| GSM |
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| [[Latvian Shipping Company]] |
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| Industrials |
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| Marine transportation |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1940 |
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| Shipping |
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| [[Latvijas Balzams]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Soft drinks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1997 |
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| Beverages |
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}} |
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| [[Latvijas Gāze]] |
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| Oil & gas |
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| Exploration & production |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1991 |
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| Natural gas |
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}} |
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| [[Latvijas Krājbanka]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1924 |
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| Bank, defunct 2011 |
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| defunct=y |
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}} |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Latvijas Pasts]] |
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| Logistics |
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| Delivery services |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1992 |
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| Postal service |
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| state=y |
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| [[Microphone Records]] |
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| Consumer services |
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| Broadcasting & entertainment |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1993 |
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| Record label |
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}} |
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{{Company-list table entry |
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| [[Norvik Banka]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1992 |
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| Bank |
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| [[Olainfarm]] |
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| Health care |
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| Pharmaceuticals |
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| [[Olaine]] |
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| 1972 |
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| Pharmaceutical |
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}} |
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| [[Parex Bank]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1992 |
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| Bank |
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}} |
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| [[PrivatBank (Latvia)|PrivatBank Latvia]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 2007 |
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| Bank, part of [[PrivatBank]] (Ukraine) |
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}} |
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| [[RAF-Avia]] |
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| Consumer services |
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| Airlines |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1990 |
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| Airline |
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}} |
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| [[Rietumu Banka]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1992 |
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| Bank |
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}} |
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| [[Riga Autobus Factory]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Automobiles |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1949 |
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| Vehicles, defunct 1998 |
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| defunct=y |
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}} |
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| [[Rimi Baltic]] |
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| Consumer services |
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| Food retailers & wholesalers |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 2004 |
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| General retail and supermarkets |
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}} |
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| [[Russo-Balt]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Automobiles |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1874 |
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| Automobiles, defunct 1923 |
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| defunct=y |
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}} |
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| [[SAF Tehnika]] |
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| Technology |
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| Telecommunications equipment |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1999 |
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| Microwave data equipment |
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}} |
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| [[SEB Unibanka]] |
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| Financials |
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| Banks |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1993<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=883001 SEB Banka, AS: Private Company Information - Bloomberg<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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| Bank |
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| [[Sereal]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Recreational products |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 2011 |
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| Trading cards and stickers |
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| [[SmartLynx Airlines]] |
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| Consumer services |
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| Airlines |
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| [[Mārupe]] |
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| 1993 |
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| Airline |
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| [[VEF]] |
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| Consumer goods |
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| Consumer electronics |
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| [[Riga]] |
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| 1919 |
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| Electronics, defunct 1999 |
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| defunct=y |
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}} |
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== Industrials == |
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File:Ventspils osta.jpg|The [[Free port of Ventspils]] is one of the busiest ports in the [[Baltic states]]. |
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* [[Ave Line]], shipping |
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File:AirBaltic Boeing 757-200 at RIX.jpg|An [[airBaltic]] Boeing 757−200WL. |
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* [[Baltic Coal Terminal]] |
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File:Baltic Amber 2010.JPG|[[Ave Line]] ferry M/S Baltic Amber. |
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* [[Latvian Shipping Company]] |
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File:Grindeks Latvia.JPG|[[Grindeks]] headquarters in [[Riga]]. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Economy of Latvia]] |
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* [[List of airlines of Latvia]] |
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* [[Bellaccord Electro]], record label |
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* [[List of banks in Latvia]] |
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* [[Diena]], newspaper |
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* [[List of supermarket chains in Latvia]] |
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* [[Microphone Records]], record label |
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== References == |
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* [[Aerodium Latvia]], renewal energy products |
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* [[Latvijas Gāze]], natural gas |
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== Retail == |
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* [[Double Coffee]] |
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* [[Maxima Group]] |
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* [[Rimi Baltic]] |
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== Technology == |
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* [[Forticom]] |
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* [[SAF Tehnika]] |
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== Telecommunications == |
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* [[EzerNet]], defunct |
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* [[Lattelecom]] |
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* [[Latvian Mobile Telephone]] |
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* [[Rigatta]], telecommunications |
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== Travel & leisure == |
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{{seealso|List of airlines of Latvia}} |
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* [[AirBaltic]], national airline |
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* [[Concors]], defunct airline |
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* [[Inversija]], airline |
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* [[RAF-Avia]], airline |
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* [[SmartLynx Airlines]], airline |
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* [[Transeast Airlines]], defunct airline |
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== Utilities == |
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* [[Latvenergo]] |
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==See also== |
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*[[Economy of Latvia]] |
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Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, one of the three Baltic states.[1] Latvia is a democratic and developed country and member of the European Union, NATO, the Council of Europe, the United Nations, CBSS, the IMF, Nordic-Baltic Eight, NIB, OECD, OSCE, and WTO. For 2014, Latvia was listed 46th on the Human Development Index and as a high income country on 1 July 2014.[2][3] It used the Latvian lats as its currency until it was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2014.[4]
For further information on the types of business entities in this country and their abbreviations, see "Business entities in Latvia".
Notable firms
[edit]This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
| Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABLV Bank | Financials | Banks | Riga | 1993 | Private bank |
| Aerodium Latvia | Industrials | Industrial machinery | Sigulda | 2004[5] | Wind tunnels |
| AirBaltic | Consumer services | Airlines | Riga | 1995 | National airline |
| Ave Line | Industrials | Marine transportation | Riga | 2000 | Shipping |
| Baltic Coal Terminal | Industrials | Transportation services | Ventspils | 2005 | Terminal |
| Banka Baltija | Financials | Banks | Riga | 1993 | Bank, defunct 1995 |
| Bank of Latvia | Financials | Banks | Riga | 1992 | Central bank |
| Bellaccord Electro | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Riga | 1931 | Record label |
| Cēsu Alus | Consumer goods | Brewers | Cēsis | 1590 | Brewery |
| Citadele Banka | Financials | Banks | Riga | 2010 | Bank |
| Dartz | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Riga | 2008 | Armored vehicles |
| Diena | Consumer services | Publishing | Riga | 1990 | Daily newspaper |
| Double Coffee | Consumer services | Restaurants & bars | Riga | 2002 | Coffee chain |
| Elko Grupa | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Riga | 1993 | Computers and electronics |
| Ford-Vairogs | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Riga | 1936 | Automotive, defunct 1940 |
| Forticom | Technology | Software | Riga | 1999 | Defunct 2013 |
| Grindeks | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Riga | 1991 | Pharmaceutical |
| Inversija | Industrials | Delivery services | Riga | 1991 | Cargo airline. defunct 2012 |
| Just5 | Telecommunications | Telecommunications equipment | Riga | 2008 | Mobile phone designer |
| Laima | Consumer goods | Food products | Riga | 1870 | Confectionery |
| Lattelecom | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Riga | 1992 | Telecom and ISP |
| Latvenergo | Utilities | Conventional electricity | Riga | 1958 | Electrical utility |
| Latvian Mobile Telephone | Telecommunications | Mobile telecommunications | Riga | 1992 | GSM |
| Latvian Shipping Company | Industrials | Marine transportation | Riga | 1940 | Shipping |
| Latvijas Balzams | Consumer goods | Soft drinks | Riga | 1997 | Beverages |
| Latvijas Gāze | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Riga | 1991 | Natural gas |
| Latvijas Krājbanka | Financials | Banks | Riga | 1924 | Bank, defunct 2011 |
| Latvijas Pasts | Logistics | Delivery services | Riga | 1992 | Postal service |
| Microphone Records | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Riga | 1993 | Record label |
| Norvik Banka | Financials | Banks | Riga | 1992 | Bank |
| Olainfarm | Health care | Pharmaceuticals | Olaine | 1972 | Pharmaceutical |
| Parex Bank | Financials | Banks | Riga | 1992 | Bank |
| PrivatBank Latvia | Financials | Banks | Riga | 2007 | Bank, part of PrivatBank (Ukraine) |
| RAF-Avia | Consumer services | Airlines | Riga | 1990 | Airline |
| Rietumu Banka | Financials | Banks | Riga | 1992 | Bank |
| Riga Autobus Factory | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Riga | 1949 | Vehicles, defunct 1998 |
| Rimi Baltic | Consumer services | Food retailers & wholesalers | Riga | 2004 | General retail and supermarkets |
| Russo-Balt | Consumer goods | Automobiles | Riga | 1874 | Automobiles, defunct 1923 |
| SAF Tehnika | Technology | Telecommunications equipment | Riga | 1999 | Microwave data equipment |
| SEB Unibanka | Financials | Banks | Riga | 1993[6] | Bank |
| Sereal | Consumer goods | Recreational products | Riga | 2011 | Trading cards and stickers |
| SmartLynx Airlines | Consumer services | Airlines | Mārupe | 1993 | Airline |
| VEF | Consumer goods | Consumer electronics | Riga | 1919 | Electronics, defunct 1999
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The Free port of Ventspils is one of the busiest ports in the Baltic states. -
An airBaltic Boeing 757−200WL. -
Ave Line ferry M/S Baltic Amber. -
See also
[edit]- Economy of Latvia
- List of airlines of Latvia
- List of banks in Latvia
- List of supermarket chains in Latvia
References
[edit]- ^ "Composition of macro geographical (continental) regions, geographical sub-regions, and selected economic and other groupings". United Nations. Retrieved 9 November 2008.
- ^ "Latvia – Country Profile: Human Development Indicators". hdr.undp.org. United Nations. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "Latvia". World Bank. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "EU and euro". Bank of Latvia. Archived from the original on 25 April 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ The guys that make us fly | balticreports.com
- ^ SEB Banka, AS: Private Company Information - Bloomberg